posted by GFAR Juventudes peruanas contribuyendo al Desarrollo Agrario Rural: YPARD Perú y sus proyectos EJR y Máxima. El Perú, al igual que los demás países de América Latina, mantiene desigualdades económicas, educativas y sociales para las diferentes comunidades, sobre todo las agrarias de ámbitos rurales. En efecto, a pesar de que el sector agropecuario… Continue reading Juventudes peruanas contribuyendo al Desarrollo Agrario Rural
This think piece by Sayed Azam-Ali, OBE, is written as a reflection on the sixth instalment in the GFAR Talks webinar series on the topic: “Is Biofortification delivering on its promise to improve lives with nutrient-enriched crops?” GFAR Talks is a showcase for debate on challenging and provocative topics related to agrifood system transformation, climate change and innovations… Continue reading Can we achieve `Nutrition for All’ by 2030?
posted by GFAR This month, the GFAR blog is shining a light on remarkable young people who are shaping, and making a difference to, the agricultural world. In this blog, we highlight the remarkable work of Ysabel Calderón, a young pioneering beekeeper, farmer, environmental entrepreneur, and founder of Sumak Kawsay – an environmental enterprise promoting… Continue reading Rising Stars in Agriculture: Ysabel Calderón
posted by GFAR This month, the GFAR blog is shining a light on remarkable young people who are shaping, and making a difference to, the agricultural world. Meet Jenice Achieng Audi, a dedicated Kenyan agripreneur and advocate for sustainable food systems, whose passion for community development is making a tangible impact in her country. Jenice… Continue reading Rising Stars in Agriculture: Jenice Achieng Audi
posted by GFAR An ideal food system is one that ensures equitable access to nutritious and culturally appropriate food for all individuals, while promoting sustainable agricultural practices, preserving biodiversity, and supporting local communities. It is a system that addresses the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own… Continue reading Exploring the Question: Is an Ideal Food System Attainable?
posted by GFAR / written by Mukundane B Albert In this thought-provoking poem, Mukundane B Albert, a Cooperative Agribusiness Management specialist, GFAR member, and African Poet hailing from Kampala, Uganda, sheds light on the pressing issues that hinder scientific progress on the continent. With a keen eye for societal challenges, Albert highlights the plight of… Continue reading Who will advance scientific transformation in Africa?
COVID sparked a scientific response: sharing DNA sequencing, rethinking old ways, and creating a vaccine. But what else can we achieve through concerted data sharing? When COVID struck, the response amongst the scientific community was to share DNA sequencing and to rethink traditional ways of working to solve the urgent challenge of creating a vaccine,… Continue reading Data sharing might not be easy, but it’s the right thing to do
by GFAR How can digital education empower coffee professionals at origin and transform the industry, considering the challenges posed by outdated data collection methods and the limited implementation of digital tools? Gersón Solórzano, a certification technician from the San Marcos area in the Honduran department of Ocotepeque, is employed by UnioCasmo. This local union of… Continue reading Enhancing digital education to empower coffee professionals at origin
by Mark Giller, Founder of Farmlike Can the relationship between the farmer and the community be re-imagined to create a more sustainable system – and one that benefits everyone? We think it can. This is why we created Farmlike, a revolutionary app that is helping to shorten supply chains and introduce new revenue streams for… Continue reading Reimagining the link between farmers and communities: Our experience developing an agritourism app.
by GFAR Following Earth Day on 22 April, CABI’s Executive Director, Global Operations, Dr Ulrich Kuhlmann, looks at two fundamental ways in which smallholders can be empowered to build resilience to climate change – access to better evidence-based agricultural information and a more concerted approach by governments in relation to investment and knowledge sharing. When… Continue reading Earth Day Extra! How can we help smallholders build resilience to climate change?
by GFAR In a new joint mentorship programme, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the International Agrifood Network (IAFN) have been supporting women agripreneurs in sub-Saharan Africa. In doing so, they have generated a remarkable ripple effect through local communities and regions. Supporting female-led SMEs Rural small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the… Continue reading One empowered female agripreneur can rally an entire community.
by GFAR This month is Rural Women’s month on the GFAR blog – and today, we look to the inspiring achievements of Lydia Sasu, a pioneering advocate from Ghana who has dedicated her career to empowering rural women in agriculture. Lydia was awarded the ‘World Women Foundation Award’ in 2011, the ‘World Food Prize’ in… Continue reading “Through both education and teamwork, women can achieve anything.” – The story of Lydia Sasu
by Dinesh Panday and Roshan Babu Ojha Fertile soils are essential for sustaining plant growth and producing sustainable food systems. But around the world, they face unprecedented threats and as of today, approximately one third of the world’s soil is reported to be degraded. Restoring – as well as maintaining – soil fertility is therefore… Continue reading Soils under threat: The view from Asia
by the GFAR Secretariat Half of humanity is fed by fertilized-based foods. But many farmers are struggling to source the fertilizers they need – and chemical fertilizers are also contributing to environmental degradation. So what’s the solution? We all know that healthy, fertile soils are crucial for ensuring efficient, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems—and, in turn,… Continue reading A GFAR webinar: Addressing soil fertility
This think piece by Sayed Azam-Ali, OBE, is written as a reflection on the fifth instalment in the GFAR Talks webinar series on the topic: “`Can higher education better meet the needs of rural agricultural communities?“. GFAR Talks is a showcase for debate on challenging and provocative topics related to agrifood system transformation, climate change and innovations… Continue reading Agriculture can be a role model for transformation of higher education
by the GFAR Secretariat Agri-food heritage systems have been recognized for their potential to help address food security and to promote sustainable development worldwide. But significant progress in promoting and developing these systems remains to be made. Can the creation of a new digital knowledge environment help change this? The World Agricultural Heritage Forum thinks… Continue reading Creating a digital knowledge environment to promote agri-food heritage systems.
Maintaining momentum in the implementation of the UN Food Systems Summit National Pathways: A GFAR Webinar.
This think piece by Sayed Azam-Ali, OBE, is written as a reflection on the fourth installment in the GFAR Talks webinar series on the topic: “Forgotten foods are future foods: Bridging food sovereignty between generations“. GFAR Talks is a showcase for debate on challenging and provocative topics related to agrifood system transformation, climate change and innovations in… Continue reading Forgotten foods – a manifesto for the future of food?
by Confederation of Family Producer Organizations of the Expanded Mercosur (COPROFAM) [Original language at the end] COPROFAM presents the results of their work with family farmers in collaboration with FORAGRO in the Collective Action on Inclusive Digital Agriculture After several months of activity, which began in the second half of 2021, the Confederation of Family… Continue reading First-hand experiences of family farmers in Latin America on the use of ICTs
This think piece by Sayed Azam-Ali, OBE, is written as a reflection on the third installment in the GFAR Talks webinar series on the topic: "Repurposing food and agricultural policies to make healthy diets more affordable". GFAR Talks is a showcase for debate on challenging and provocative topics related to agrifood system transformation, climate change… Continue reading Healthy diets, healthy planet? - Not likely
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